In-Demand Skills in Canada
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in Canada. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 716,158 job listings - 2026
Top 28 Skills by Demand
Health Care
60,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,130 - 24,520CAD/yr
Compliance
59,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,759 - 20,546CAD/yr
Mentoring
36,138 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,905 - 19,762CAD/yr
AI
36,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,211 - 136,219CAD/yr
Presentations
29,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,211 - 23,701CAD/yr
Time Management
28,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,235 - 23,740CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
27,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,033 - 44,226CAD/yr
Professional Development
27,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,230 - 22,794CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
27,097 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,266 - 17,638CAD/yr
Dentistry
26,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,062 - 35,769CAD/yr
Life Insurance
26,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,977 - 21,868CAD/yr
Diversity
23,595 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,068 - 34,852CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
23,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 17,810CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
22,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,559 - 22,468CAD/yr
Vision Care
21,767 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Competencies
20,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,518 - 25,016CAD/yr
Audits
20,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,198 - 257,294CAD/yr
Criminal Records
19,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,100 - 39,123CAD/yr
Project Management
19,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,314 - 23,922CAD/yr
Quality Control
18,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,828 - 14,641CAD/yr
Job Posting
18,180 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,055 - 26,772CAD/yr
Communication
18,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,121 - 110,572CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,936 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,703 - 16,132CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
17,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,274 - 33,840CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,409 - 16,793CAD/yr
Data Analytics
17,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,496 - 21,654CAD/yr
Cover Letters
17,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,398 - 50,729CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
16,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,984 - 19,528CAD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in Canada for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.